empower

stärken, befähigen

Jemandem Selbstvertrauen, Fähigkeiten oder Freiheit geben, damit er sein Leben selbst bestimmen kann.

In einfachem Englisch: To give someone the confidence, skills, or freedom to take control of their life.

• Education can empower women.
• Learning new skills empowered him to change careers.
• The project aims to empower local communities.

So benutzt man es: empower someone to do something (The program empowers young people to speak for themselves.)

Synonyme: strengthen

Gegenteile: disempower

Häufige Wendungen: empower women, empower young people, empower someone through something

ermächtigen, befugen

Jemandem die offizielle Erlaubnis oder Befugnis geben, etwas zu tun.

In einfachem Englisch: To give someone official permission or power to do something.

• The board empowered her to sign contracts.
• This rule empowers the council to close unsafe shops.
• Who empowered you to make that decision?

So benutzt man es: empower someone to do something (The law empowers officers to inspect the building.)

Synonyme: authorize

Häufige Wendungen: empower someone, empower someone to act